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JCO 193F

1968 Lotus Elan +2

White Petrol 1558cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,437 mi
Last recorded20,437 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1968 Lotus Elan +242,982 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCO 193F
MakeLotus
ModelElan +2
Year1968
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,558cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 20,437 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 20,199 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust manifold (7.1.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2015 17,884 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 17,419 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 17,413 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Lotus Elan +2?

Based on 1,562 MOT tests across 197 vehicles.

83.1%
Pass Rate
480
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
197
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
parking brake recording little or no effort 42
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 35
Stop lamp not working 32
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JCO 193F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2 in White with a 1,558cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1968 Lotus Elan +2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 42,982 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lotus Elan +2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JCO 193F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lotus Elan +2 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 58 years old, this Lotus Elan +2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JCO 193F registered?

JCO 193F is a 1968 Lotus Elan +2, first registered on 18 January 1968.

Is JCO 193F safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCO 193F shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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